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On October 7, Japanese companies SBI Holdings, Mesh Connect and Money Forward announced a preliminary agreement on the possible creation of a joint venture. The final documents have not yet been signed, so the project is still under approval. The launch will require approvals from within companies and from regulators. If everything goes smoothly, the company can start operating in 2026. The negotiations themselves indicate that major Japanese players see long-term potential in digital assets.

The ownership structure has already been outlined: 60% for Mesh Connect, 26% for SBI Holdings, 14% for Money Forward, which already owns a stake in Mesh. This distribution reflects their roles. Mesh is responsible for the technical base, it has an API for connecting exchanges, wallets, and services. SBI provides financial expertise, connections and knowledge of local regulation. Money Forward will help with business management and development in Japan. This is an attempt to combine the flexibility of technology with institutional reliability.

At the start, they plan to explore account connectivity, transfers, simplified purchases, and payment infrastructure for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. The tasks seem simple, but they are important for the Japanese market because of the strict rules. Therefore, a gradual launch is more realistic than a full set of services at once. The partners intend to move in stages.

Later, services for tokenized assets and digital payments for banks and corporations may be added. In the future, expansion into stablecoins and tokens. The company can become part of the infrastructure linking traditional finance with digital assets. If everything works out, the Japanese will receive convenient and regulated solutions.

The market in Japan is developing according to local regulations — these are both limitations and opportunities. SBI already has experience, Mesh has a technology platform, and Money Forward has market knowledge. The combination makes the project visible, but the results will be visible only after launch. It's too early to talk about specific products — a lot depends on approvals and the market situation.